usm student blog

chapter 9 question 1

2009-12-02T11:25:00.000-08:00

What do you see as the greatest challenge to teaching in the computer lab setting?

Teaching in the computer lab setting can present a challenge to the teacher. The greatest challenge would be teaching the concepts over and over until all students have a chance to learn it. This is because not all rooms will have a computer for every student.

semester is almost over

2009-11-09T10:53:00.000-08:00

This semester has went by fast. I am glad that it is almost over. This class has been fun.

link to web page

2009-11-09T10:50:00.000-08:00

This is a blog to my web page. It is still a working progress.
http://site.google.com/site/mrsfinleyclassroomwebiste/

cloud concept map

2009-11-09T10:46:00.000-08:00

2009-10-14T11:04:00.000-07:00

I found a website to share about making word puzzles.
http://http://www.armoredpenguin.com/wordsearch/

Fall Break

2009-10-07T11:19:00.000-07:00

I have so much homework that it is crazy. I guess that is what I get for taking 6 classes at one time. For fall break I will most likely be doing home work that never seems to end. This weekend though I hope to be done so I can just spend time with my two girls and hubby. We have a soccer game, girl scouts, and are going to cruising the coast for a little while.

Concept Mapping

2009-09-29T21:16:00.001-07:00

I like the idea of concept mapping. It seems to be a great way to plan a lesson and to show the student what they will learn. I think they really will enjoy getting a concept map with visuals on them rather than a list printed out. It makes learning more fun for them and makes them more eager. As for teachers, the concept map opens many great ways to gather ideas. I like the links that can be attached as well as the notes.

my first it 365 blog

2009-08-19T11:29:00.000-07:00

This is my second blog I have had to set up with USM. I am a double major of elementary ed and special ed. I have about a year left until I graduate. I look forward to learning tools that will help me with teaching students in this class.